대퇴골 동맥 모델내에 카테터 삽입시 유량 및 압력 변화 측정

Measurements of Flow Rate and Pressure Changes in Femoral Artery Model during Catheterization

  • Kim, J.K. (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, C.Y. (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Chung, C. (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Chang, J.K. (Institute of Advanced Machinery and Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Han, D.C. (Department of Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Yoo, J.Y. (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University) ;
  • Min, B.G. (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 1996.11.15

Abstract

The purpose of this experimental investigation is to examine the influence of the catheter on local pressure changes and flow rate in an arterial branch model similar to the femoral artery of man. Effects of branch to main lumen flow rate ratios and the locations of catheter tip were found to be significant on the local pressure changes. Relatively large pressure drops due to obstruction effects may induce endothelial cell damage, which have been reported to be the primary cause of the initiation of the atherosclerosis.

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